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W542 VNH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,764 mi
Last recorded97,764 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 97,764 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 94,161 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 94,159 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 89,732 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front obligatory mirror slightly coloured with other material

Fail 1 Aug 2020 89,732 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front obligatory mirror slightly coloured with other material

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 86,267 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 86,206 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged leaking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 84,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 83,363 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 82,023 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 80,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 127,950 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 127,950 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 77,527 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,995 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,878 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 69,852 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 69,649 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 65,221 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 62,077 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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W542 VNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W542 VNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W542 VNH registered?

W542 VNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W542 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W542 VNH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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